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NPE 654L

1972 Reliant Scimitar

Yellow Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2019
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

68,240 mi
Last recorded68,240 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2018
Typical for 1972 Reliant Scimitar44,676 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNPE 654L
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1972
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2018 68,240 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2018 68,240 miles

Brake pedal not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) contaminated oil leak from half shaft oil seal (1.1.13 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2013 68,216 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 21 Oct 2013 68,216 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Oct 2012 67,897 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 23 Oct 2012 67,897 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 24 Sep 2011 67,562 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Pass 24 Sep 2011 67,562 miles

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2010 66,990 miles

Front and Rear tyres perished

Pass 1 Oct 2009 66,930 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

advise that tow ball is removed when not in use

engine overheats

throttle sticking

Pass 26 Sep 2008 66,655 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 65,210 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2005 64,700 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2005 64,700 miles

Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

How Reliable is the Reliant Scimitar?

Based on 31,230 MOT tests across 3,606 vehicles.

73.5%
Pass Rate
598
Miles/Year
60
Year Lifespan
3,606
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,074
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 1,049
Stop lamp not working 851
Steering rack gaiter split 800
parking brake recording little or no effort 710
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NPE 654L is a 1972 Reliant Scimitar in Yellow with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 1972 Reliant Scimitar models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.4% with a typical mileage of 44,676 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Reliant Scimitar fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 1,074 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NPE 654L, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Reliant Scimitar typically stays on UK roads for around 60 years. At 54 years old, this Reliant Scimitar is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NPE 654L registered?

NPE 654L is a 1972 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 25 September 1972.

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